Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B390 combination produces a decidedly constrained gaming experience in Evolve, with the data indicating that the integrated graphics solution is the primary bottleneck across all tested resolutions. The benchmark results reveal a system where the CPU's substantial processing capabilities are largely held in check by the GPU's limited throughput, resulting in frame rates that range from playable at lower settings to severely compromised at higher presets.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, providing a theoretical memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This is a modern desktop CPU with a 65 W TDP, and its benchmark scores place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong general-purpose performance.

In synthetic tests, the processor demonstrates robust multi-threaded capability, scoring 22,799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,218 in single-core. Its 3DMark results show a scaling pattern from 974 in the single-thread test to 6,376 in the 16-thread test, suggesting that the CPU can effectively utilize its cores when the workload demands it. The Geekbench scores of 12,362 multi-core and 2,374 single-core further reinforce this picture of a capable processor.

However, the relevance of this CPU power to Evolve is largely theoretical. The measured FPS data shows that even at the lowest resolution and settings, the system achieves only 89 FPS at 1080p Low. This is a situation where the CPU's headroom is not the limiting factor; rather, the graphics subsystem is unable to translate the CPU's processing potential into higher frame rates. The processor's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 3,841, would be expected to handle the game's logic and physics well, but the GPU's output caps the final result.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is also noteworthy, as the Intel Arc B390 uses system shared memory. This means the CPU and GPU are competing for the same memory resources, which can introduce latency and reduce effective bandwidth. Despite this, the CPU's specifications are not the cause of the low frame rates; instead, they represent unused potential in this particular configuration.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions provides a clear diagnostic of the system's bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system produces 89 FPS, which drops to 60 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 34 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 33% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 62% decrease from 1080p to 4K. Such a steep decline with increasing pixel count is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario.

The pattern repeats at higher settings. At Medium, the frame rates are 69 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. At High, they are 54 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K. At Ultra, the numbers fall to 37 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. In every case, the proportional drop from one resolution to the next is substantial, indicating that the rendering workload is the dominant factor.

If the CPU were the limiting component, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU's workload is largely independent of resolution. Instead, the data shows a consistent and significant reduction in FPS as resolution increases, which points directly to the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities as the constraint. The Intel Arc B390, with its 1,536 shading units and 24 ROPs, produces a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s, but this is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The system is firmly GPU-limited, and the CPU's role is reduced to feeding data to a graphics processor that cannot keep up with the demand.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best frame rate achievable with this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 89 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 14, with no minimum or maximum frame rate data provided for this configuration.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates drop significantly with increasing resolution, while the CPU's benchmark scores (e.g., 22,799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) suggest it is not the primary constraint.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS is 14, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the system's performance at 1440p Medium compare to 1080p Medium?

A: At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 46, which is 23 FPS lower than the 69 FPS achieved at 1080p Medium, representing a 33% reduction in performance.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured minimum FPS is 59 and the maximum is 79, with an average of 69 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2,530 out of 2,872 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 12% of all tested configurations, indicating that this pairing performs poorly relative to the broader database of systems. The rank is a direct reflection of the low frame rates measured across all settings and resolutions.

The CPU itself, when compared to its nearest rivals, is competitive in isolation. Its average benchmark score of 24,964 is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25,005), 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24,935), and 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13620H (24,911). The CPU is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H (24,872). This suggests the processor is not the cause of the low ranking.

The GPU, however, is a different story. The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1,482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1,463, 1.3% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1,460, 1.5% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446, 2.5% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1,443, 2.7% slower). These are all entry-level or legacy parts, underscoring the GPU's limited performance. The combination of a high-ranking CPU and a very low-ranking GPU results in a combo rank that is dragged down by the graphics component, confirming that the GPU is the decisive factor in this system's poor standing.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The dataset provides measured average FPS for 12 distinct configurations, spanning four resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 89 FPS on Low, 69 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 79), 54 FPS on High, and 37 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear progression where each step up in settings costs a significant number of frames.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops across the board. Low settings produce 60 FPS, Medium produces 46 FPS (with a minimum of 39 and maximum of 53), High produces 36 FPS, and Ultra produces 25 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 35 FPS, indicating that the higher presets are particularly demanding for the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become marginal. Low settings yield 34 FPS, Medium yields 26 FPS (with a minimum of 22 and maximum of 30), High yields 21 FPS, and Ultra yields 14 FPS. Only the Low preset approaches a playable threshold at 4K, and even then, the average is below 60 FPS. The data shows that the system is only suitable for 1080p gaming at Medium settings or lower, as higher resolutions or presets result in frame rates that would likely be considered too low for a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Given the measured data, the optimal configuration for this combo is 1080p with Medium settings. This preset provides an average FPS of 69, with a minimum of 59 and a maximum of 79. The minimum FPS of 59 is important, as it suggests that the frame rate remains relatively stable and does not dip below the 60 FPS threshold in the tested scenario. This offers the best balance between visual quality and playability.

The Low preset at 1080p does offer a higher average of 89 FPS, but the visual fidelity is reduced. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, this is the only option that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. However, the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 59 indicates that it is close to the 60 FPS target, and the higher detail level is likely worth the slight reduction in average FPS.

At higher resolutions, the data suggests avoiding Ultra settings entirely. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 25 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it is 14 FPS, both of which are too low for a playable experience. Even 1440p Medium, with an average of 46 FPS, falls below the 60 FPS target. The recommendation is to stick to 1080p and choose between Low and Medium based on preference, with Medium being the highest preset that maintains a minimum above the 50 FPS mark.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a TDP of 80 W. The GPU features 1,536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1).

Crucially, the GPU uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This reliance on shared system memory is a significant factor in the GPU's performance, as it must contend with the CPU for memory bandwidth and suffers from higher latency compared to dedicated graphics memory.

The GPU's benchmark results are starkly limited. Its only recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1,482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This is reflected in the Evolve results, where the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities are insufficient for higher resolutions and settings. The pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are modest, and they directly limit the frame rates achievable. The data shows that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, as its performance characteristics align with the severe FPS drops observed at higher resolutions and presets. The combination of shared memory and low overall throughput makes this GPU unsuitable for demanding gaming beyond the lowest settings at 1080p.